Engineers to inspect Evanston church after part of facade collapses

Engineers will be inspecting the St. James Armenian Church in Evanston this morning after part of its facade collapsed as heavy storms hit the north suburb, officials said.

About 40 to 50 rows of bricks fell from the front of the church at 816 Clark St. around 9 p.m. Thursday, according to Evanston Division Chief Tom Janetske. One person suffered minor injuries after being hit by debris, he said.

Janetske said it appears the bricks were worked loose by high winds and heavy rain. He said engineers would inspect the church today for any structural damage.